scholarly journals Meanings and Experiences of Being Transgender: A Qualitative Study among Transgender Youth

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Afrasiabi ◽  
Marjan Junbakhsh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Transgender Youth ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

Our aim in this qualitative study was to explore the meaning and experiences of transgender youth in their everyday interactions. Participants included 24 transgender youth from Yazd and Isfahan Cities (Iran). We selected participants through purposeful sampling method. Research data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview transcripts were analyzed using theoretical coding techniques. The results showed that transgender people like to present their favorite identity in behaviors, wearing and social appearances, their social and domestic acceptance is deferred as the society defines transgender as a taboo and ostracizes persons. They felt themselves in a converse body and under pressure for coexistence by peers and neighbors. They attempt to save their desired identity through daydreaming and performing identity role in solitude.

scholarly journals Prospective teachers’ understanding of sustainable development concept: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-177
Author(s):  
Senar Temel ◽  
Senol Sen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Development Concept

This study aims to determine the prospective teachers’ understanding of the concept of sustainable development (SD). This study used a qualitative research method. A total of 22 prospective teachers were included in this study. The participants were chosen using the purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of three open-ended questions developed by the researchers. The prospective teachers were asked the following questions: what are the reasons of the emergence of the concept of SD, what are the goals of the concept of SD and what are the criticisms of the concept of SD. They were required to answer the questions in writing and the written answers were analysed via content analysis. The findings obtained through content analysis were divided into categories related to the concept of SD, and then the themes were defined. Prospective teachers’ understanding of the concept of SD was categorised into three (namely general reasons, environmental reasons and social reasons). Keywords: Content analysis, prospective teachers, sustainable development, understanding, qualitative study.    

scholarly journals Reflecting on the challenges encountered by nurses at the great Kermanshah earthquake: a qualitative study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Abdi ◽  
Aliakbar Vaisi -Raygani ◽  
Bahareh Najafi ◽  
Hamid Saidi ◽  
Khalil Moradi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
National Team ◽  
The Past ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis

Abstract Background Iran has experienced an increasing number of earthquake in the past three decades. Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers that play an important role in responding to disasters. Based on previous studies, they experienced challenges providing care in the previous disasters. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the nursing challenges to provide care to the injured in the Kermanshah earthquake, Iran. Methods This is a qualitative study with conventional content analysis using Granheim and Landman approach. In this study, 16 nurses involved in providing care to the injured in the Kermanshah earthquake were selected by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The criteria proposed by Guba and Lincoln were used to ensure the validity of the study. Results Data analysis led to the emergence of 453 primary codes, 14 subcategories, and 5 categories. The five categories were as follows: (a) organizational and managerial challenges; (b) human resources; (c) infrastructure; (d) educational preparations; (e) and ethical. Conclusions The results of this study showed that nurses faced several challenges in providing care to earthquake victims. Based on these findings, better educational management and planning, infrastructure reform, and establishment of a crisis nursing national team seem necessary.

scholarly journals Prospective teachers' understanding of environmental ethics approach: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 01010
Author(s):  
Senar Temel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

This study aims to determine prospective teachers' understanding of environmental ethics approach. The study employed qualitative research method. 20 prospective teachers were included in the research. The participants were chosen in purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of two open-ended questions developed by the researcher. The prospective teachers were asked questions on what environmental ethics approach meant, what the importance of environmental ethics in a globalizing world is and they were required to answer the questions in writing. The written answers were analyzed via content analysis. The findings obtained through content analysis were divided into categories related to the environmental ethics approach and then the themes were defined. After the analysis of the themes and categories, prospective teachers' understanding about the environmental ethics approach was revealed and then the findings were discussed in details.

scholarly journals A Theological Analysis of Issues Arising from the Christian Asante Chief’s Relationship with the Black Stool (Akonwa Tuntum)

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Ofori
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Personal Observation ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

One of several issues of contention that have created a gulf between Christianity and the traditional Asante chieftaincy institution is the chief’s relationship with the black stool. The general perception of Christians is that the black stool is an object of worship, it is demonic and should be avoided by Christian chiefs. This paper theologically analyzes the issues of contention in the Christian chief’s relationship with the black stool and presents a Christian response to guide them. This is an empirical qualitative study, and it uses a phenomenological approach to understand the phenomena related to the issues of contention in the Christianity-chieftaincy encounter. The method of obtaining information included interviews of fifty (50) Christian Asante chiefs, a representative group obtained by the purposeful sampling method. Information was also obtained through personal observation of some of the traditional religious rituals they perform. The issues of contention were then examined in the light of scripture in order to help bridge the seeming gulf between Asante chieftaincy and Christianity. This research has established the fact that the black stool is not a demonic object. In fact, the issues of contention in the Christianity and chieftaincy encounter, relating to the black stool, have arisen not only from a lack of understanding and proper appreciation of the traditional rituals, but also from lack of proper understanding and poor interpretation of scriptural texts used in relating the gospel to the chieftaincy institution.

Spiritual self-care in adolescents: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Hekmati Pour ◽  
Gholam Reza Mahmoodi-Shan ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
Nasser Behnampour
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Spiritual Self ◽  
Age Range

AbstractObjectivesOne of the existential questions during adolescence is about the ambiguity in spiritual realms. Adolescents at this age not only have the spiritual, psychological, and unique needs, but also have spiritual needs that help them to relax and solve problems. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to understand the concept of spiritual self-care in Iranian adolescents in 2019.MethodsThis qualitative study with content analysis approach was conducted on 14 adolescents with the age range of 14–20 years, who had been selected by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews which were carried out between 4 March 2019 and 20 August 2019.ResultsThe interviews were transcribed immediately after the recording, and then were analyzed using direct content analysis. A total of 252 primary codes related to the adolescents’ spiritual self-care were extracted from the analysis, which determined 4 main aspects of spiritual self-care (spiritual belief, spiritual experience, social-religious activities, and spiritual growth).ConclusionsThe findings of this study showed that, spiritual self-care is a form of self-care by which a person uses his or her spiritual beliefs, teachings, and experiences as a source of control over stress and crises, and will be able to cope with problems.

scholarly journals Potential Causes and Outcomes of Communication Conflicts at the Workplace -A Qualitative Study in Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadia Deep ◽  
Hussain Othman ◽  
Berhanuddin Mohd Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Development Organizations ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Communication Conflict ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
And Training

Occurring communication conflict among employees is a natural phenomenon at any workplace. However, for the effective resolution of these conflicts, it is indispensable to know the potential factors triggering these conflicts and making them destructive. This paper intends to investigate the causes, outcomes and the subsequent resolution of communication conflicts among employees at the workplace in the developing sector in Pakistan. The data for this qualitative study has gathered from library research and semi-structured interviews taken from the eighteen employees belonging to the three development organizations from the area of Peshawar and Islamabad in Pakistan. To derive sample for the study, a purposeful sampling technique has used. The analysis and transcription of the interview have made through following thematic techniques. The findings from this study reveal the poor communication, misunderstanding, and lack of other soft skills and traits as the significant causes of the communication conflicts while lacking of trust, stress, resignation and transferring are found to be potential outcomes. Some suggestions such as strong leadership and training of employees are also given for the effective resolution of these conflicts.

scholarly journals Assessing depth of optimization digital samsat program (e-samsat) in Bali province

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Komang Widya Nayaka ◽  
Gede Sri Darma
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Government Programs

This research describes the optimization of the Samsat digital program which has been tested in seven provinces in Indonesia, one of which is in the Province of Bali, Badung Regency. Digital Samsat hereinafter referred to as e-Samsat (Samsat electronics). The launch of the Samsat digital program is aimed at increasing the ease of paying motor vehicle tax for taxpayers. The implementation of the Samsat digital program is a form of information technology innovation in government programs in the industrial revolution 4.0 era. The application of this program is also to realize e-government and good governance. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of digital Samsat in the community and to determine the factors that influence the Samsat digital program. This research is a qualitative study conducted at the office of UPT Bapenda in Badung Regency (Samsat Office, Mengwi). The sampling technique for selecting informants in this study used a purposive sampling method. The instrument used in this study was using structured interviews, direct observation at the research location, and using supporting documents in the form of books and previous research about the same field study with this research.

scholarly journals Prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 01021
Author(s):  
Şenol Şen ◽  
Sinem Dinçol Özgür ◽  
Senar Temel
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Cognitive Structures ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
The World

This study aims to determine prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization. The study employs case study- one of qualitative research methods. 20 prospective chemistry teachers were included in the research. The participants were chosen in purposeful sampling method. The research data were collected through a test of three open-ended questions developed by the researchers. The prospective teachers were asked questions on what globalization meant, what the environmental consequences of globalization were, and what the effects of globalization on the world were and they were required to answer the questions in writing. The written answers that prospective chemistry teachers gave to the open-ended questions will be put to content analysis. The findings to be obtained through content analysis were divided into themes related to the concept of globalization and categories defined. After the analysis of the themes and categories, prospective chemistry teachers’ cognitive structures about the concept of globalization were revealed and then the findings were discussed in details.

scholarly journals Women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sholeh Shahinfar ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
Mahin Najafian ◽  
Zahra Abbaspoor ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Antenatal Education Classes

Abstract Background Understanding the pregnant women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care is necessary for introducing and implementing this model of midwife-led care in the Iranian maternity services. This qualitative study aims to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran. Methods This research is a qualitative study conducted in Iran to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum from October 2019 to August 2020. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with women individually in private midwifery clinic through a purposive sampling method. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results From the data analysis, two themes, four main categories, and nine subcategories emerged. The themes were “Maternal empowerment” and “Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood”. The first theme included two categories of improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes and the effective midwife-mother interaction. The second theme composed of two categories of satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum as well as satisfaction with motherhood. Conclusion Findings of this qualitative study highlight the effectiveness of continuity of team midwifery model of care for promoting empowerment and satisfaction in women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The results of this study could pave the way for developing, introducing and implementing the midwife-led continuity models of care in Iran.

scholarly journals Explaining the Challenges of Coping with Coronavirus Crisis in the Workplaces: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdolhamid Tajvar ◽  
Zahra Hosseini ◽  
Mohammadreza Farahbakhsh ◽  
Anahita Fakherpour ◽  
atefeh homayuni
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
The Family ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
Valid Information

Abstract Background: Workplaces play a highly important role in controlling or spreading the prevalence of COVID-19. Therefore, the lack of proper implementation of hygienic protocols in theses environments might increase the risk of getting infected with the COVID-19 among the employees, following the increase of the COVID-19 in the family and community levels. This qualitative study was aimed to explain the challenges of coping with coronavirus crisis in the workplaces.Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted with a conventional content analysis approach. We used the purposeful sampling with maximum diversity in terms of working processes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were performed to the point of information saturation. MAXQDA software version 10 was used for data management.Results: Through the content analysis of the interviews with the participants, we identified 2 main classes and 9 sub-classes. The main classes included problems and limitations related to the intra-organizational factors (job nature, budget allocation problems, individual factors, disorganization, manpower and equipment, and Lack of commitment and insufficient support of managers) and extra-organizational factors (lack of accessibility to valid information, black market, and inter-sectorial coordination problems). Conclusion: The study findings indicated that organizations and industries face numerous internal and external challenges in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Paying attention to the mentioned limitations and attempting to eliminate them; especially, by the governmental organizations, employers, and managers could help in effective confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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